I've really been feeling it lately. I've had problems here and there with it since High School, but here lately it's been worse than ever. I feel completely unwanted and used by my entire family. I may have to drop out of college soon because no wants to help me be successful. I have court fines because of a petty possession charge that won't be able to get paid because no one wants to help me, so I'll probably end up with a warrant for my arrest soon. I've exhausted all my resources and am at the point where I feel like I need to just give up and end it all. Everyday I have people tell me how good for nothing I am and I'm starting to believe them.

Does anyone else have this problem?

I've suffered from depression for about 4 years but now I have improved. I still take antidepressant though but not as much as I used to.

Depression is an endless suffering, but it gets better with time. Only time weal truly heal you.

Are you taking any antidepressants?

Have been sinking into one lately, hopefully it will get better, but with the events in Orlando, maybe not...im a very emotional person:/

I'm not :/

I have bipolar disorder (Demi, ha impact!) so I have cycles of depression

Don't make any permanent decisions (like dropping out of college) when you're feeling could just be temporary.
You should talk to a doctor (or GP if you have those in your country).

I'm struggling with depression too. I was somewhat improving a few months ago (but only slightly) with therapy, but then I failed college and had was forced to drop out (which meant that I couldn't use their counseling anymore). And at the time I was just starting to take antidepressants, but w/o the therapy it was doing much so I stopped. So now I'm back with my parents with no therapy/meds I feel stuck. And lonely, I don't have any friends (the only one I had is back in college).

Don't know what to tell you, but I hope my story can somewhat console you. Do you have access to therapy?

Yes.

Please don't give up! You can get through this. I know right now you feel like quitting is the best solution but it's not. You are strong. Show these people that they are wrong. Don't give up the fight.

Depression and money problems / debts are symptomatic.

Where are you from? The UK has only just today announced plans to assist people in the mental health spectrum. Stopping and reducing debts, freezing credit scores, and helping people manage their finances as people with depression and alike illnesses often spend money spontaneously for comfort, replacing and distracting themselves from their health issues.

Talk to a therapist. You may not need any, and they might help you improve.

not really, but I do have moments when I feel let down :/ but I just talk with someone about it and feel better after

I wish we had a thread where we can talk freely and without fear about mental health and help each other out, but a mod told me that one was made before but didn't work out (people were being vile).

The advice given on the news today was to seek help. Don't suffer and allow your bad moods ruin your potentially good future.

I wish I knew the resources available where you are, as I'm only aware of the assistance available to all kinds of people in the UK.

No agency, law official (baliffs), debt collectors, etc are allowed to demand money, harass nor even knock on your door if you have depression. It's also a defense in court.. again, I don't know how the US works and whether those are options to you.

My belief is that the US is far behind on the understanding and awareness of mental health (can someone confirm?) I'd only hope that you can speak to someone and obtain assistance because I refuse to believe the country is so backwards that it would not take into account that you suffer from depression. Also, it's worth noting that doctors can help a lot too - their diagnosis, medication and such will prove your illness. Even if you don't want to take them, just make sure your health records display your issues.

Yes, the worst thing is that I cannot fix the problem, so all I can do is take antidepressants and pray.

I do live in the USA. I wish things were that easy here.

No

That's a shame, but it's nice to at least have small discussions like this.

Rarely, but lately I've been feeling like trash because things happening right now in my life are not the tea. I don't deserve any of it.

I did as a teenager (23 now). But in the past few years I've been trying hard to get over it, to look at everything more maturely and not to be as emotional.

I do feel carefree now, I am overwhelmed physically (2 jobs, uni, home, social life), but not mentally. It's working as of now. I can't say I'm happy, but I can say that I'm not unhappy which is a serious progress. I'm at peace with myself, or at least I try not think of how unhappy I am with myself.

I took out so many loans like 6 years ago (?) was in soooo much debt and they were squashed. I didn't pay any of it back

Prescribed antidepressants a few months ago after I dealt with death and tragedy in my life, doctors assumed I was going to lose the plot. I didn't, took the medication for a week to help me sleep.. came back from holiday and I've not suffered from a bad episode of depression since. The medication has been in my cupboard also as I don't need them anymore.

I've suffered for periods like you wouldn't believe, along with anxiety. Things do get better.. as cliché as it is.. I'm living proof of it, having said that if I ever experienced what I did two months ago, I'd kill myself. I overcame my problems and can set an example to others that depression is manageable and you can do whatever you want, if you're willing.

You're stronger than you think. Good luck btw. Wish I could help you more though.

Yes. The Orlando shooting has really hit me hard too.